Briefly.
Some people just need a high-five… in the face… with a chair.
Trivia #1: On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer was sold by which brewing company? – Anheuser-Busch, Pabst, Krueger, Northampton Brewery, Schlitz
Trivia #2: Since 2000, 7 NFL teams have played 4 road games in a row, obviously including a playoff game or two. Of those fourth road game, what is the teams’ overall W/L record? (For example, 7-0?) Bonus: What is their record against the spread?
Trivia #3: Which TWO of the following players never had 10 or more receptions in an NFL conference championship game? – Randy Moss, Michael Irvin, Plaxico Burress, Travis Kelce, Davante Adams, Pierre Garcon, Julio Jones, Brent Celek, Julian Edelman
Stop complaining: Unless you live in southern California. Gusty Santa Ana winds fanned the flames of a new, rapidly growing wildfire near Santa Clarita, California, on Wednesday, as smoke once again filled the sky over Southern California. The Hughes Fire was first reported at 10:53 a.m. PST Wednesday, and in just two hours, it erupted to over 5,000 acres, according to CAL FIRE.
On this date: January 24, 1848, James Marshall finds gold in Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California
January 24, 1899, Rubber heel for boots or shoes is patented by American Humphrey O’Sullivan
January 24, 1900, Newcastle Badminton Club, world’s oldest, forms in England
January 24, 1922, Eskimo Pie patented by Christian Kent Nelson of Iowa (not an Eskimo)
January 24, 1958, After warming to 100,000,000 degrees, 2 light atoms are bashed together to create a heavier atom, resulting in 1st man-made nuclear fusion
January 24, 1984, Apple Computer Inc. unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in a Super Bowl TV ad
Why are hallways in psychiatric hospitals called “Hallways?” Shouldn’t they be called “Psycho Paths?”
Go away: Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler
A prediction, for the sake of argument (from last week). The Buffalo Bills vs. The Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX
According to reports, pertaining to this Sunday’s Chiefs/Bills’ game, the Buffalo Bills have already been called for two penalties.
In case you missed it, there was a blizzard warning issued in New Orleans this past Tuesday, followed by 8” of snow!
This week’s sign of the apocalypse: For the first time on record, the majority of all trading in US stocks is now consistently occurring outside the country’s exchanges. This off-exchange activity — which happens internally at major firms or in alternative platforms known as dark pools — is on course to account for a record 51.8% of traded volume in January. Barring an unexpected dip, it will be the fifth monthly record in a row, and the third month running that hidden trades make up more than half of all volume. The shift toward off-exchange trading is the culmination of a years-long trend, which if it continues could eventually have implications for how the market functions.
Bobby Wagner was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame the other day. It was his final year of eligibility after receiving just 10.2% of the vote in his first year of eligibility, the second lowest ever for someone who eventually got in. Why??? I mean, he allowed an opponent batting average of .184, the lowest of any pitcher to throw at least 900 innings. He is one of eight pitchers in the 400-save club. He also struck out 33.2% of batters he faced which is the highest strikeout rate in MLB history for pitchers to throw at least 900 innings. I mean, come on!
Good news: U.S. robotics company, Tombot, has introduced Jennie, an innovative AI-powered robotic pet designed to provide comfort and companionship to those facing cognitive health challenges. This groundbreaking creation is set to transform the lives of millions struggling with dementia, mild cognitive impairment and various mental health issues.
Article I’ll skip: Harris reportedly in close contact with Hillary Clinton as speculation swirls
It’s difficult to say whether the Bruins or Celtics have been playing more inconsistently as of late.
Trivia #1 answer: On January 24, 1935, the first canned beer was sold by which brewing company? – Anheuser-Busch, Pabst, Krueger, Northampton Brewery, Schlitz – The Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company in Newark, NJ
Trivia #2 answer: Since 2000, 7 NFL teams have played 4 road games in a row, obviously including a playoff game or two. Of those fourth road games, what is the teams’ overall W/L record? (For example, 7-0 overall in that fourth game?) Bonus: What is their record against the spread? – The W/L record is 0-7, ATS is 1-5-1.
Trivia #3 answer: Which TWO of the following players never had 10 or more receptions in an NFL conference championship game? – Randy Moss, Michael Irvin, Plaxico Burress, Travis Kelce, Davante Adams, Pierre Garcon, Julio Jones, Brent Celek, Julian Edelman – Randy Moss and Davante Adams
Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.
Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)
Happy National Compliment Day! (And National Beer Can Appreciation Day!)
It would be my honor and privilege to serve you downtown on Championship Sunday. Come on down, have a cold one and watch the games!
“Oh, Mama, I’m in fear for my life from the long arm of the law
Law man has put an end to my running and I’m so far from my home
Oh, Mama I can hear you a-cryin’, you’re so scared and all alone
Hangman is comin’ down from the gallows and I don’t have very long”
– Renegade (Styx)
Quite the video!
Ed's Head On Friday 